About The Role
Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.
The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.
We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.
Watch our latest video to find out how we’re redefining what’s possible – on site, in the sky, and beyond. From transforming skylines to powering communities, we’re not just building – we’re innovating.
What you'll be doing
The Civil Works Alliance has an exciting opportunity for an Environment & Sustainability Advisor to on the Sizewell C (SZC) Project to provide support and advice to operational teams on all aspects of environmental management, Development Consent Order compliance, developing environmental documentation, meeting legal and company standards and helping deliver a culture of continual improvement. Understand and work with Clients and Regulators to ensure their environmental requirements are complied with. Support on site mitigation, sustainability of works and engagement with local stakeholders and members of the public.
- Provide advice and support to operational teams on environmental matters and compliance with the Development Consent Order
- Develop and maintain local environmental management and sustainability plans
- Maintain relationships with regulators (as required), clients and subcontractors
- Develop and maintain relationships with local stakeholders (as required)
- Investigate and report incidents to the site environment team, supervisors and project managers.
- Attend project meetings with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders
- Ensure on site compliance with environmental legislation and coach teams in applying controls and mitigations
- Deliver value adding environment projects and support ecological enhancements
- Contribute and maintain management plans and monitor compliance across the project
- Liaise with client, regulatory bodies (as required) and subcontractors on matters of environmental management and sustainability
- Produce and update environmental management plans, environmental risk assessments and site information packs
- Provide on-site advice to operations and design teams on environmental management, compliance and project specific mitigation measures including pollution control and ecological and archaeological protection
- Investigate environmental incidents and support the business to implement controls to prevent repeat occurrence
- Ensure implementation of the project environmental management systems on the project
- Be aware of any changes to standards and legislation and where applicable recommend changes to systems and processes
- Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks and undertake onsite coaching
- Produce internal and external reports as required
- Support and conduct audit and assurance activities including facilitating external audits by clients and certification bodies
Who we're looking for
Essential
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of environment management and sustainable development
- Educated to degree level in Environmental Science or Environmental Management or other applicable disciplines.
- Practical experience and knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology and archaeology mitigation, environmental licences, consent applications and regulators
- Understanding of ecological and archaeological matters and environmental law
- IEMA Membership
- Full UK driver’s licence and flexibility to travel
- Understanding of the utilities/construction/engineering operating environment
- Literate in MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
- Good interpersonal skills
- 42 hours per week
Desirable
- Internal environmental auditor qualification
- Competent ecological surveyor for one protected species
- Knowledge or experience of DCO and NSIPs
- Master’s degree in relevant field
- NEBOSH H&S Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of the Construction Industry
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
